This cocktail won a competition being held by Booth’s Gin back in 1933.  Arthur Tarling, a British bartender, came up with this very smooth and enjoyable gin cocktail.  Grand Marnier, being another key ingredient in this drink, has taken this drink in to promote their liqueur.

This recipe variation is courtesy of mixologist Shaun The Bartender.

Get the history and much more at www.ShaunTheBartender.com

Enjoy responsibly.

Red Lion Cocktail

red lion cocktail recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz. Gin
  • 1 oz. Grand Marnier
  • Juice of 1/4 Lemon
  • Juice of 1/4 Orange
  • Splash of Grenadine
  • Orange Rind for Garnish

Method: 

Pour the ingredients into a shaker with ice.   Shake well, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.  Take an orange rind and heat it up with a lighter.  Twist the orange rind over the glass and drop it in or discard.

Enjoy this and all other alcohol responsibly.

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